- Lyricist
- K. S. Krishnamoorthy
- Singer
- C. S. Jayaraman
- Music director
- C. S. Jayaraman
- Movie name
- Ratha Kanneer
- Movie release year
- 1954
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Feb 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the landmark film 'Ratha Kanneer' is a moral reflection on karma, conscience, and retribution. It emphasizes that individuals who commit wrongdoings, act out of arrogance, or forfeit their integrity will ultimately face inner turmoil and despair. True peace and joy cannot flourish without character and righteousness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhetorical Question
“Kolvathenbathaethu”
The repeated phrase 'Kolvathenbathaethu' and 'Nalla sugam adaivathu yaedhu' use rhetorical questions to emphasize the impossibility of finding peace after committing sins.
Metaphor
“Amaithiyazhinthathu puyalum ezhunthathu”
'Puyalum ezhunthathu' (a storm arose) serves as a metaphor for the chaotic ruin and emotional upheaval caused by arrogance and sin.
Mohnai (Initial Alliteration)
“Amaithiyazhinthathu puyalum ezhunthathu / Aanavam Indrodozhinthathu”
Matching initial vowel sounds in 'Amaithiyazhinthathu' and 'Aanavam' creating a rhythmic musical flow.
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Trivia
'Ratha Kanneer' (1954) is a seminal movie based on a modern Tamil play starring M. R. Radha. C. S. Jayaraman both composed the soundtrack and performed this song, using his unique high-pitched vocal delivery to convey sharp moral judgment and existential regret.
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